National Geographic Explorers Festival

National Geographic Society


A Celebration of Science, Conservation and Community

One of two tentpole annual events, National Geographic Explorers Festival convenes National Geographic Explorers, staff, donors and attendees in June of each year for a week long celebration affectionately known as Exfest. A passionate community of scientists, conservationists, researchers and photographers are featured in mainstage speaking events and workshops in Washington, D.C. As the creative director for our Signature Events portfolio, I worked with a team of designers and event production experts to lead and execute the 2025 Explorers Festival experience.



















Project Credits
Creative Direction: Kara Basabe
Art Direction: Shannon Ryan, Kara Basabe
Event Production: e2k, Bret Freedman/National Geographic Society
Design: Kara Basabe, e2k
Photo Editors: Rolf Sjogren, Carol Woodward
Event Photography: Abram Eric Landes, Joy Asico-Smith, Rebecca Hale, Emily Huegel
Agency: e2k
Client: National Geographic Society
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Kara is a creative director and designer living in Richmond, Virginia. You might find her attempting to rollerblade, painting with watercolor, forgetting to water the plants or watching movies.